2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap - Australian Government | 7 April 2022
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Summary:
"The 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap identifies needs and sets priorities for future investment in Australia's national research infrastructure. It will guide the 2022 Research Infrastructure Investment Plan, and seeks to maintain Australian excellence in research and innovation and support Australia’s ability to address emerging research challenges. ...
"National research infrastructure (NRI) comprises a range of nationally significant assets, facilities and services that support leading-edge research and innovation. It is more than instruments and devices: a highly skilled workforce supports both the equipment and the researchers that use
it. Australia’s NRI network has been built over decades and successfully underpins fundamental and applied research across many disciplines.
As the global pandemic continues and Australia transitions towards net zero emissions, the role of science in addressing our biggest domestic and global challenges is significant. Investing in NRI to catalyse and accelerate the research needed to address these challenges has never been more important.
The 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap (Roadmap) details a clear path for Australia to build on strong existing NRI foundations and deliver step-change capability to support future research needs. The objective of these NRI investments is to ensure Australian research remains competitive internationally, protect unique national assets, manage sovereign risk, support social cohesion and stimulate the creation of new industries.
The Expert Working Group has found that the following must be considered when planning for the infrastructure needs of the research and innovation community:
- � Support for fundamental research is critical. The right NRI investment ensures that Australia can undertake world-class research in areas of significance.
- � Australia’s NRI investment is strong and contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of our research effort. In times of uncertainty, NRI is especially important.
- � There is opportunity for Australia to make key investments in NRI, to deliver step-change in research outcomes that can improve our standard of living, strengthen our economy and build sovereign capabilities to protect Australia’s interests.
- � NRI needs to engage more effectively with industry and other research end users. This will increase the impact of NRI investment and lead to greater translation of research...."
https://www.dese.gov.au/national-research-infrastructure/announcements/2021-national-research-infrastructure-roadmap-now-available